Inspired yesteryear Valerie of
August No Croutons Required Challenge featuring lentils, I adapted this recipe based on her
Curried Quinoa Salad amongst Lentils. I only couldn't expect to endeavour it equally it contains closed to of my favorite ingredients in addition to I never tin resist the goodness in addition to nutty season of quinoa. Known to the ancient Incans equally the "mother of all grains," quinoa is non actually a cereal grass but is used only similar a grain, amongst the of import departure that is contains a nutrient value that no grain tin match. With an almost perfect relaxation of essential amino acids, quinoa is an unusually consummate root of proteins inwards the constitute kingdom, in addition to is equally good a rattling skilful root of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, B vitamins in addition to vitamin E.
This tantalizing salad is perfect for a summertime meal. I served it to my household unit of measurement along amongst a leafy greenish salad. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 crowd pleaser for sure. An interesting arrive at of textures in addition to flavors all inwards 1 dish, the compaction of the vegetables, the nutty fluffiness of the quinoa combined amongst lentils, the flavors all come upwardly together amongst the spices in addition to cashew dressing. Refreshing, perfectly balanced, making this dish an first-class alternative for vegetarians.
Instead of the curry pulverisation in addition to other spices, yous tin purpose 2 teaspoons of
garam masala in addition to 2 teaspoons of a fresh curry blend made upwardly of the following: a dash of asafoetida, a 1/2 teaspoon of terra firma mustard, a 1/2 teaspoon of terra firma fennel seeds, 1 - 2 greenish chilies, seeded in addition to finely chopped, a 1/4 teaspoon of terra firma cloves, a 1/4 teaspoon of terra firma cardamom, a pinch of saffron, fresh cracked dark pepper to taste, in addition to three tablespoons of dried crumbled fenugreek leaves.
Feel gratis to cut the recipe for a smaller serving in addition to create increase the spices if yous similar it hot similar I do. I was a flake to a greater extent than small-scale amongst the spicing than commons equally I was serving it to my household unit of measurement who are non used to the oestrus similar I am.
| Curried Quinoa Salad amongst Lentils in addition to Sun-Dried Tomatoes |
Recipe yesteryear Lisa Turner
Adapted from City Life Eats
Published on October 12, 2011
Packed amongst season in addition to nutrition, this quinoa in addition to lentil salad is perfect for summertime meals
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Ingredients:
- 1 loving cup dried quinoa
- 1 loving cup greenish or brownish lentils
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes
- 3/4 loving cup raw cashews, broken into pieces
- juice from ii lemons
- 1 teaspoon of curry powder
- dash of mustard powder
- fresh cracked dark pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of terra firma coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon of terra firma cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon of body of body of water salt
- 1/2 loving cup of water
- 1 - 2 teaspoons of honey
- 1 large carmine pepper, seeded in addition to finely chopped
- 2 - three jalapeños, seeded in addition to minced
- 1/2 loving cup of scallions, both greenish parts in addition to white parts, finely chopped
Instructions:
Generation Engelmundus Rinse the quinoa nether mutual frigidity running H2O in addition to soak overnight inwards 2 cups of water. Bring the quinoa to a boil, cut the oestrus to low, encompass in addition to simmer for xv minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Generation Engelmundus Rinse the lentils, transfer to a medium pot, in addition to encompass amongst three cups of water. Bring to a boil, cut the oestrus to low, encompass in addition to simmer until the lentils are tender, nearly xx to xxx minutes. Drain off whatever excess water. Combine the cooked quinoa in addition to lentils inwards a large bowl, in addition to laid upwardly aside. Generation Engelmundus Meanwhile, soak the sun-dried tomatoes inwards hot H2O for xx minutes, thence drain in addition to chop finely. Dry roast the cashew pieces over medium-low oestrus until golden brown, in addition to laid upwardly aside. Generation Engelmundus To brand the dressing, blend the roasted cashews, mustard powder, dark pepper, spices, salt, H2O in addition to love inwards a blender or nutrient processor until creamy. Add closed to of the dressing to the quinoa in addition to lentils in addition to toss. Now add together the carmine pepper, jalapeños, scallions in addition to sun-dried tomatoes. Add the relaxation of the dressing in addition to stir good to combine. Generation Engelmundus Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Makes 6 - 8 servings |
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